Having realised this panel was missing from my MGB and been able to locate a panel as they were only … More
Category: Engine
HIF4 carbs (AUD 616) as fitted to early rubber bumper MGBs
Parts for AUD 616 for MG M.G.B 1798 cc – SU Carburetters – SU Carburetters This is the carb that … More
Heater Knobs Swop
Been after a pair off heater knobs for a while now so when a pair came up on eBay that … More
Radiator Fan Seal and Overflow fasteners
A couple of inexpensive and easy jobs to tidy up the engine compartment back to original “spec”.The rad overflow pipe … More
Ignition Sports Coil
INTERMOTOR SPORTS COIL Got one of these that came with the car – works well. Engine starts no problem without … More
MGB Timing Chain Cover Reinforcement Plate | Brit Car Fixes
MGB Timing Chain Cover Reinforcement Plate | Brit Car Fixes Made of 3/16″ steel plate, this reinforcement plate, along with … More
Mocal Performance Oil Coolers
Oil Coolers Mocal brand oil coolers Maker of performance oil coolers. http://www.mocal.co.uk/products-oilcoolers.html
High Flow Engine Oil Cooler
Another legacy of my MGB’s racing past is to find a Mocal high flow oil cooler in place of the … More
MGB Period Tuning
MGB Period Tuning MGB Period Tuning A very informative article about the various stages of tuning the MGB by an … More
Radiator Overflow Pipe
I have seen so many different ways that this pipe has been positioned by owners of other MGB’s. When i … More
MGB High Capacity Oil Cooler
I have managed to find a radiator duct BHH1622 which is a panel mounted beneath the car that guides air … More
20W-50 Engine Oil Comparison
An excellent explanation 20W-50 Engine Oil Comparison – Murphy, my 1972 MGB GT Blog So for a selection of recommended … More
What was the Original MGB Engine bay layout like?
The wiring in my engine bay has always looked a bit different to others that I’ve seen at shows – … More
Oil Cooler Air Duct BHH1622
This cover that sits under the oil cooler and fills the gap between the rad and the front plates guides … More
Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual
Lucas_Fault_Diagnosis_Service_Manual.pdf A period detailed fault finding and testing document relating to electrical equipment found on most classic cars. http://www.myclassicmg.com/myclassicmg/documents/Lucas_Fault_Diagnosis_Service_Manual.pdf
Vac Gauge and what it tells you.
Nice easy project mainly because i had already got the gauge years ago and it has been in a garage … More
SU Carbs Vac pipe take-off
SU Carbs Vac pipe take-off Where is best place to take the distributor vac advance – from the manifold or … More
For anyone who runs twin SU HIF carbs
Anyone who runs twin SU HiF carbs and finds them tough to tune should have a read of this from … More
Understanding your car’s cooling system | Haynes Publishing
Understanding your car’s cooling system An interesting article that applies to both classics and modern cars.
How to test a spark plug
How to test a spark plug A good article by Haynes Publishing.
Polished SU Carburator’s and Rocker Covers
Polished SU Carburator’s and valve covers Handy tip if you like shiney engine bits. Guess if you’ve nothing else to … More
EXTRALUBE ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment
EXTRALUBE ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment Extralube ZX1 micro oil is a metal treatment therefore different to other engine oil … More
Hidden Radiator Drain Plug
Until i had the engine out i thought the only way to drain the rad was to remove the bottom … More
MGB Cylinder Head Identification
http://www.flowspeed.com Sean Brown’s Flowspeed.com explains the changes across the years of mgb production with how to identify the markings. The … More
How to Read Your Spark Plugs
Reading 101: How to Read Your Spark Plugs – OnAllCylinders Listen closely because your spark plugs may be trying to … More
Checking Fuel Pump Flow
I recently suspected that the fuel pump was not working correctly as there was high speed clicking – guess about … More
Old vs New Octane Ratings
Fuel System & Octane Ratings I have started using the premium fuel since re-timing my engine and finding out it … More
Compression Testers
Over the years i have used many compression testers. My first tester looked like a large tyre pressure gauge but … More
Gunsons Gastester
I bought a Gunsons Gastester years ago and it’s been sitting on a garage shelf since then so i decided … More
CO / MOT regs Older Cars
I found this info that relates to the mot emissions testing. Looks like pre 1975 motors are exempt after that … More
Gunsons Compression Tester
Checked the compression in the cylinders. Took plugs out and checked each cylinder in line and wrote down the readings … More
Vacuum Advance Connection HIF 4 – carb or manifold?
Vacuum Advance Connection HIF 4 | MG MGB Technical | MG-Cars.info Quite a debate on the merits of manifold or … More
Classic Car Hub – Guide to setting up and tuning SU carburettors
Classic Car Hub – Articles- Guide to setting up and tuning SU carburettors a short but comprehensive guide on how … More
Turning the engine to check TDC
After my last post i wanted to make sure that the TDC marking on the crankshaft pulley is in the … More
Vacuum / Ignition Timing
I have been reading articles and discussions on forums that setting timing to 40+ year old manufacturers guidelines has no … More
Vacuum Gauge Ignition Timing
Suck It And See.pdf Beginning to think this is a better way than the timing light on our older classic … More
Alternative ways to balance carbs
Found on the mg-cars.net website now called BBS at https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/ Makes you wonder with the second option just to unscrew … More
MGB ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TUNING MANUAL – V3
MGB ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TUNING – V3 Downloadable MGB ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TUNING – V3 A detailed manual to download … More
Removing twin carbs as one!
An advantage of fitting the K&N filters – apart from the performance gain – is that you can remove the … More
Signs of a leak!!
I have been watching this white patch in the corner of the radiator carefully as it is seepage and a … More
Distributor Advance Curves
It’s interesting to see the big difference in the advance curves in the early 25D4 and later 45D4 distributors. Looking … More
Before removing the radiator cap …..
I’m sure most fit diy car enthusiasts know that you must never remove the radiator car when the engine is … More
Better Exhaust Pipe Hangers
Since buying my MGB i have always been a bit concerned how rigid (almost like solid) the exhaust pipe was … More
Engine Lifting Kit
This is the equipment that i bought to take the MGB engine and gearbox out. 1 ton folding crane 500kg … More
Which way to advance?
Was checking the timing which was slightly out on the MGB. Should be 10deg for strobe timing but based on … More
Timing cover oil leak
Think i may have found another oil leak that i hadn’t spotted whilst the engine was out. Oil was dripping … More
Poor quality gaskets
Unfortunately from a so called reputable supplier! Look at the hole locations…..none of them would line up together no matter … More
Quick release bonnet stay
It’s much easier to work on the engine when the bonnet is raised almost to a vertical position. So I … More
Oil pressure at tickover
Went for a run in the car after engine out job and checked oil pressure at tickover. 40+psi oil pressure … More
Oil pump priming after strip down
I read that after a total engine strip down and rebuild it is wise to take plugs out and turn … More
MGB Lubrication Chart UK
MGB Lubrication Chart UK MGB lubrication chart for RHD and LHD except North America.
Duplex Timing Chain
I was pleasantly surprised to find a duplex timing chain when i recently had the engine out. Originally all mgb’s … More
Repositioned MGB fuel filter
As per a previous post i have decided to move the fuel filter into a position that it can be … More
SU carb needle id tag
There are so many different needles available for the SU carbs so just to remind me (and and future owner … More
MGB gearbox oil change
Filling and topping up the gearbox is a lot easier with a length of hose pipe and a tunnel. Will … More
Which SU needles should I be using?
https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/acatalog/carbneedles.pdf carbneedles.pdf Whilst putting carbs back on the engine thought I would just check which needles were in them. AAA … More
The Stages of MGB Tuning
Ever wondered what the different stages of tuning means for the MGB. Found this article on the internet. more info … More
Tip – MGB Rocker Cover Gasket
The rocker cover gasket being a bit flimsey can be a bit tricky to sit in exactly the right position … More
Tip – Setting the Crankshaft Thrust Washers
It is important to set the centre main bearing that holds 2 halves of the 2 thrust washers on each … More
Tip – Aligning Timing Cover Oil Seal
After fitting a new oil seal in the timing cover a tip i read is to fit the crankshaft pulley … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 